Definitions
The discrimination and prejudice against people based on their race or ethnicity
Racism
The author of the book
Robin Diangelo
An idea that has been created and accepted by the people in a society
Social Construct
____ has been among the most complex social dilemmas since the founding of the USA
Racism
The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, and others
Diversity
The target audience of the book
White People
The belief that the white race is inherently superior to other races
White Supremacy
The main idea behind the book
White people often get defensive when talking about race
Discomfort and defensiveness felt by white people when talking about racism
White Fragility
White individuals can do to address their own white fragility
They can actively listen, reflect on their own biases, and engage in uncomfortable conversations about race